Are you an experienced oncology nurse who wants to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

Our immediate vacancy is for Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight) to Part-Time minimum 0.8FTE (minimum 64 hrs / fortnight), either Permanent or Fixed Term with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency, to the Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) Service.

Position is to fill neuroendocrine tumour (NET) service immediately, we anticipate multiple further vacancies in adjacent speciality areas (eg: Head and Neck) in the coming months.

What is the Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse – role in the Cancer Network Western Australia (Cancer Network WA) service?

The Cancer Network WA supports patients across the State to promote access to quality, timely care. Our unit helps patients at many points along the cancer pathway – screening to prevent cancer; throughout their cancer treatment journey; and to support the best palliative care options. More information is available at North Metropolitan Health Service - Cancer Network WA.

As Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse –you will join a team of specialist senior cancer nurses located across metropolitan Perth Health Service Providers. You will provide leadership and guidance in the development and enhancement of specialist services for people presenting with Neuroendocrine tumours (NETS), Head and Neck Tumours or other cancer streams. This will be in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and the McGrath Model of Care.

In this role, you will have a strategic and clinical function; and provide support for cancer patients by:

• Supporting them navigate the health care system and access appropriate services to enhance their cancer journey.
• Acting as a central point of contact for patients, families, and health care professionals.
• Providing and explaining information on diagnosis, treatment, and all aspects of the cancer journey.
• Provide a holistic needs assessment to address and action patient needs
• Collaborating and linking cancer patients with other services both within their treating hospital and the wider community.

You will influence the practice of cancer nursing and provide an effective clinical and strategic function, both within and external to Cancer Network WA. This may include providing leadership and influence on the monitoring of clinical standards, as well as developing guidelines and policy.

We are looking for highly capable and patient-oriented Senior Registered Nurses with appropriate knowledge and experience in oncology to join our amazing team. You will be a compassionate and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality care based in a dynamic tertiary hospital setting.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Candice Ingwersen, Coordinator of Nursing on 08 6457 0839 or 0457 513 569 to find out more about this role and explore how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging to increase take home pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Robust Induction, Onboarding Support and Mentorship Program

More information on our employee benefits can be found here: North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits.

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Interested to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your application should include:

• A cover letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to demonstrate what you bring to the position, in particular relating to your clinical skills and experience in oncology, leadership experience as a senior nurse and showcasing your advanced interpersonal and communication skills (JDF is attached for reference).
• A detailed resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. 

Eligibility to apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email .

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.